Tag Archives: perspective

Through the Eyes of a Little Boy

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Doc Arnett

I can take my Old Man Me, look at my life—both past and present—and twist myself up with guilt, regret, disappointment, and disillusionment. Or… I can remember that little kid and ease down to my knees, bow my head, and give genuine thanks for being blessed beyond imagination. Continue reading →

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Fire and Ice in the Cedars

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

It is easy enough to let the glum and ho-hum of this world leach the color from the palette of personality. Easy, yes.

But it is still a choice. Continue reading →

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Burning Brush in August

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Doc Arnett

Standing close to a burning brush pile on a blazing hot day may make you feel cooler when you walk away, but it’s still a blazing hot day. Continue reading →

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Searching the Heavens at Four in the Morning

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, the nearness of a thing can make it seem much larger than it truly is. It can be challenging to keep our problems in proper perspective. Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged challenges, contemplation, moon, perspective, stars | Comments Off

An Unexpected Glory

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When we leave the easy path and follow the leading of the Light, we will sometimes find unexpected glory illuminating the most common things. Continue reading →

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Making a Good Day

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Doc Arnett

While rain might ruin some plans it can make others work perfectly. Better to open one umbrella than to curse the showers… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged attitude, blessings, choice, grateful, life, perspective, poor and unknown, rain, rain in Kansas, rainy day, rich and famous, seasons | Comments Off

Changing Seats

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If we do not like the view, perhaps it’s time for a new perspective. Better to light a fire under our own backside than to curse the darkness… or something like that. Continue reading →

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A Bit Short of the Peak

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Doc Arnett

If we wish to have a greater view, we must take a higher perspective… even if it’s a tough climb sometimes! Continue reading →

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Of Empathy and Experience

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes the Lord has to put us into someone else’s place to put us into our place… experience can lead to empathy, if our hearts are open. Continue reading →

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A Pretty Good Day

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Doc Arnett

Broken merchandise, unwanted home maintenance problems and road mishaps… sounds like a perfect way to make a good day, eh?! Continue reading →

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